Oceania Polytechnic Institute of Education
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE DEGREE
DURATION
6 years full time, equivalent hours
part-time
312 weeks, 4612 hours
(minimum 22 hours per week)
VTAC Code: 89292, 89293(OS)
CRICOS Course Code: 040805J
Architecture packs: Local Students :: International Students
COURSE OUTCOMES
The course educates students in the design and construction of innovative buildings of all types, by developing their creativity, and teaching disciplines and skills essential for a successful, professional architectural career. Graduates will have developed specialist knowledge and skills in Innovation and Design Development, Liaison with specialist consultants, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Contract Documentation and Specifications, Building Science, Construction and Structural Design, Architectural Quantities, Estimating and Economics, Project Administration, Legal issues and Professional Practice including quality assurance and management.
Occupational Areas
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Architecture Degree a graduate may apply for employment as an Architectural assistant until satisfaction of registration requirements for the title of Architect, by the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV).
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Course of Architecture consists of a total of 96 subjects incorporating all subject areas recommended by the ARBV and the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA). Contact hours average 25 hours per week for full-time study. Subject areas covered throughout the six years include
| Subject Area | Total Hrs |
| General Fundamental Background subjects | 496 |
• Mathematics for Architects
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General and Applied Chemistry
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Geometry and Elements of Projection
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Plastic Arts (freehand drawing & sculpture),
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Architectural Graphics
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Physics for Architects
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Geology
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Mineralogy & Petrography for Architects
| Design Fundamental Background subjects | 576 |
• Visual Thinking
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Painting and Plastic Arts (painting & sculpture)
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Measured Drawing & General Architectural Design
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Descriptive & Advanced Geometry (Applications)
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Photogrammetry
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Advanced Graphics
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AutoCAD
| Design subjects | 1,712 |
• Architectural Design & Synthesis
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General Architectural Design
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Interior Design
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Town Planning
| History & Theory of Architecture subjects | 432 |
• History & Theory of Architecture
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General History of Art
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Morphology
| Science & Technology subjects | 912 |
• Geodesy for Architects (Surveying & Topography)
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Building Materials
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Environmental Control & Design
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Engineering Mechanics for Architects
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Science of Building Construction
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Building Services
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Structural Design
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Lighting - Light and Colour, Acoustics
| Professional Practice subjects | 224 |
• Technical & Academic Writing
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Report & Essay Writing
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Quantities and Estimating
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Theoretical and Applied Economics
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Law & Technical Legislation, Professional Practice
(Quality Assurance)
| Written Thesis and Thesis by Design: | 260 |
Subjects are often packaged and offered in different forms to coordinate and cater the needs of students. Each module specifies nominal hours and may be adjusted to for individual student group needs.
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Whilst enrolled into the course a student may apply for undergraduate membership of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and the Royal Australian Planning Institute, however as we are at the preliminary assessment phase of full recognition, membership is considered on a case by case basis by the RAIA. On successful completion of the course, graduates may advance their level of membership to these bodies and apply for membership to other professional bodies such as the Building Designers Association of Australia.
COURSE RECOGNITION
The course is fully Accredited, Authorised and Endorsed by the Office of Higher Education, under the Victorian Tertiary Education Act 1993. The Architecture Program at Oceania Polytechnic achieved the status of satisfactory preliminary assessment by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) and the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV) in 1992 which is the first step in a three stage process to obtain full recognition and accreditation.
ARTICULATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER
Students wishing to transfer their studies to other institutions will be able to do so on satisfaction of entry and credit requirements of the other institution. Students wishing to transfer their studies to Oceania Polytechnic will be able to gain credits for subjects they have already studied depending on their RPL assessment.
ASSESSMENT